Summer Utah Trip

It has taken me awhile to post our Utah trip this summer because I didn't know what to write. The trip didn't go as planned. Hayden got sick on the way there, so I canceled my Denver trip to see Shawna. I was leaving Hayden with Shilo while I went to Denver for a few days. Then I hurt my back and was in an unbelievable amount of pain. (Thanks Dr. Jarvis for coming in on your day off to help!!) Then I got sick with the sorest throat I have ever had in my entire life. I am not kidding. It was awful. So, we basically sat around my parents house for days and did nothing. Then, on the way home my back tires blew out and I got stranded in Panguich(not sure if i spelled that right but who cares) I had the tires checked before I left Phoenix and they told me they were fine and would make the trip. Stupid Discount Tire lost $300 bucks!! I had a hard time finding a hotel being that it was the 9yr old baseball world series. I finally got a room at the New Western Inn and we made the best of it. (It was 6:00 and the town was shut down) The next morning I gave $300 to a nice young man at Orsen Tires and he gave me 2 brand new tires and we headed for home. We had a 7 hour drive instead of the 41/2 that I was counting on.(I had planned to stay in Page) There was a ton of construction and it took us 10 1/2 hours. I have never been happier to be home. Hayden was so good and knew that mommy was having a bad day and was so sweet! I love that little man. We did have a few good days on the trip. We spent one night with Dallas at his apartment. That was fun to see him and Hayden loved the playground that was right out his front door. Lagoon was a total blast. By far the best day of the trip. It really made it all worth it. Being sick and the trip not going as planned I didn't take many pictures other than Lagoon. I didn't get very many there either. Here are some that I got. And a few from Shilo and MarKey. Thanks girls!
Here is Natalee and I getting ready for the "Dinosaur Drop", one of her favorite rides. I felt so special that she wanted to ride with me. MarKey is her favorite aunt and she chose me over her. (just that one time, but who's counting??) I do like MarKey's face in this picture if you are able to see it.
Here are the kids riding Bulgy(I think that was his name) This is the only picture I have of Hayden smiling on a ride. He wasn't sure what to think of this place. Here's a reminder of last year's Lagoon trip. Warning to MarKey......get tissue.

It was so much sadder than it looks. That was the one and only ride he went on. It was such a bad day for him. What a difference a year makes!! Back to this year......here is Natalee showing Hayden how to ring the bell on the little boats(which I remember riding as a child. The used to be blue).
He's no dummy!! Here he is ringing the bell.
These two loved this cars and rode them over and over. Still, no smiles from Hayden but he wasn't screaming!
Now, this was the worst part of the day. My stupid sisters wanted to go on that stupid Cliffhanger ride. I haven't been because I don't like to be wet, unless I'm at a pool in a swimsuit. I also don't like my hair to get wet mainly because I have really bad "wet hair" and I look like a drown rat until I get to a shower and then a blowdryer with a round brush. Anyway, they wanted to go on the ride and wanted me to go, I said no, they went and I decided at the last minute to go. BIG MISTAKE!! The stupid worker wouldn't let me sit by them and I sat clear on the other side by some 14 yr old boys instead. Not only did I have a major headache from being held upside down for so long but we got soaked. The boys thought it was "awesome". I did not. This picture was taken immediately after walking off. I was so ticked. Notice my sisters level of wetness vs. mine. It was only a couple hours before the park closed but I was still mad that I looked like crap for the rest of the night. Stupid Cliffhanger.

This was towards the end of the day. Do the kids look tired?
Here is Bennett loving me(still slightly wet). It may look like he is attacking me, but he's not. He was giving kisses. He is the cutest little guy. I just love him. I think I might be favorite??
The last Carousel ride. He was so tired.
About 5 mins after the Carousel ride he started swaying back and forth in his chair. I laid him back and he never moved again till we got to the car. It was such a long day. Thanks Mom and Dad for taking us. It made the whole trip worth it!! Court is sad he missed this year.
We also did Lagoon A Beach, which Hayden loved but the only pictures of us had my Mom in them and she would kill me if I put them up. So Mom, since I love you and want you to take us again, I won't post them.
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Now, for this one, Krachel will kill me but......we had a girls night the last night I was there for her "baby shower" since I couldn't make the real one. I didn't get any pictures of the night except this one.
The reason I am posting it is cause we all need to say a prayer for her poor feet. I couldn't believe how gigantic they are and I feel so bad. They are by far the biggest pregnant feet I have ever seen. My feet didn't swell so I don't know how it feels, but look at them-doesn't that look painful?!?!(and really, the picture doesn't show how bad they really are) Krachel, I totally love you so don't be mad. Your mom and I had a long discussion about them the next day when I went to the office to tell my mom good bye, so I know it's not just me that thinks they are bad. Get that baby out of there quick so those feet can go back to normal. And I can't wait to meet her!!